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In Pics: Apple iPhone's evolution

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Apple Iphone 5C & 5S: For the first time this year, Apple launched two smartphones - iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The premium model, iPhone 5S looks exactly the same as its predecessor, though it debuted the new gold colour option (which is now the most popular). Its highlighting features include Touch ID fingerprint scanner, 64-bit A7 chipset and dual-LED flash. iPhone 5C replaced iPhone 5 in Apple's line-up, even though it is made of cheaper polycarbonate and has the same internal features. It is available in five colour options - white, blue, green, pink and yellow.

Apple iPhone 3G: Apple fixed the biggest shortcoming of the original iPhone in the first upgrade, by bringing 3G on board. The company also launched the App Store with iPhone 3G, the application marketplace for its mobile devices.

Apple iPhone 4: iPhone 4 launched with an all-new design, which Apple uses even now. Its new features were Retina display, FaceTime video calls, 5MP camera and glass body. However, this device was mired in controversy at it was leaked by two technology websites before launch and faced extensive network connectivity problems (Antennagate).

Apple iPhone 5: Apple finally broke the cycle of smartphones with 3-inch screens with iPhone 5, its first handset to feature a 4-inch Retina display. The device was made using aluminium, replacing glass as the primary material of construction. iPhone 5 was the first Apple smartphone to have 4G LTE connectivity and Lightning connector.

Apple Iphone 5C & 5S: For the first time this year, Apple launched two smartphones – iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The premium model, iPhone 5S looks exactly the same as its predecessor, though it debuted the new gold colour option (which is now the most popular). Its highlighting features include Touch ID fingerprint scanner, 64-bit A7 chipset and dual-LED flash. iPhone 5C replaced iPhone 5 in Apple's line-up, even though it is made of cheaper polycarbonate and has the same internal features. It is available in five colour options - white, blue, green, pink and yellow.